Ake, Owan East, Edo

Buying land in Ake, done properly.

Ake lies in the north-west of Owan East LGA, Edo State, roughly 106 km from Benin City in a straight line. It falls within the Uokha/Ake ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

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106 kmTo Benin City

184 kmTo Enugu airport

1Neighbourhood within 3 km

Peri-urbanArea profile

Where it is

Ake on the map.

Uokha shares an INEC ward with Ake, so the two are usually treated as one area. 1 named neighbourhood lie within 3 km. Ake sits on the edge of the built-up area, where much of the land is still open.

Akanu Ibiam International Airport: about 184 km
Warri Port: about 180 km
Owan East LGA centre: about 6.1 km

Ake and surroundingsApproximate

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Owan East’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

What owning land in Ake involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Ake, Owan East.

OwnershipOwning land in AkeIn Ake, Owan East, as everywhere in Edo, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Much land around Ake is family or community land; a customary right of occupancy and family consent decide whether it can be sold. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.

BuyingBuying a plot in AkeIn Ake, Owan East, check who has the right to sell, walk the beacons and settle access before any money moves. At about 184 km from Enugu airport, land in Ake is usually seen by video, with our team on site.

SellingSelling land in AkeLand in Ake, Owan East typically sells to land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. Pricing is set against land sales in Igue, Ikao and IHIEVBE, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.

LeasingGround leases in AkeGround leases in Ake, Owan East suit farmers and agro-processors. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationValuing land in AkeWe value land in Ake, Owan East from comparable land sales in Igue, Ikao, IHIEVBE and Ivbianion, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Benin City (about 106 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.

InvestmentLand investment in AkeAke, Owan East suits land banking: buying before the area is built up and holding it under land watch. We check title, demand and exit before any offer is made.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Ake from abroadOur team inspects land in Ake, Owan East and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Edo State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Ake, Owan East can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.

Foreign investorsLand in Ake for international investorsStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Ake, Owan East is compared with Igue, Ikao and IHIEVBE before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Ake.

Owan EastUokhaSame INEC ward as Ake.Owan EastIgueAbout 7.6 km from Ake.Owan EastIkaoAbout 7.6 km from Ake.Owan EastIHIEVBEAbout 11 km from Ake.Owan EastIvbianionAbout 11 km from Ake.Owan EastOtuoAbout 11 km from Ake.

Before you buy

What we check in Ake.

TitleVerify the title at the registryAke titles are checked at the Edo State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.

SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Ake falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.

Family landFamily consent and excisionOn the edge of town around Ake, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

SiteInspection in personOur team visits Ake, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

Most useful in Ake.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Land WatchEmpty plots fenced, watched and photographed monthly.Title PerfectionIncomplete land papers taken through to a registered title.

Residential Land Industrial Land

Other neighbourhoods in Owan East.

Emai Igue IHIEVBE Ikao Ivbiadaobi Ivbianion Otuo Uokha Warrake

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ake in?

Ake is in Owan East LGA, Edo State, within the Uokha/Ake INEC ward. It sits in the north-west of Owan East.

How far is Ake from Benin City?

About 106 km in a straight line, to the north-east of Benin City. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ake?

The nearest are Uokha (same ward), Igue (7.6 km), Ikao (7.6 km) and IHIEVBE (11 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ake?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, about 184 km away.

How do I check land in Ake before buying?

Ake titles are checked at the Edo State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan. On the edge of town around Ake, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Ake.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.

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